Buchs, Switzerland
July 8, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Found our way to next stop. It was a great 14 mile ride along the Rhine river, gorgeous weather. Even found the old bridge into Lichtenstein. Time for a shower and a walk into town.
Now for a local,Read more
Werdenberg Schloss
July 9, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Morning walk to local castle and old village.
I love the modern fire hydrant but so much better looking than any I have seen before.
Now off on the bikes to the next location.
Altstatten, Switzerland
July 9, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
23mi ride to our next stop. It was an awesome day but a bit of a push.
The last photo is me trying to get a picture of the storks eating bugs in the mowed alfalfa.
The first is our destination
Romanshorn, Switzerland
July 10, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Survived the 38 mile route from Altstatten to Romanshorn.
We are on bodensee or lake constance
Photo 4 is a herd of water buffolas that the vending machine with water buffolas sausage, ice cream, andRead more
Romanshorn, Switzerland
July 11, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
I made a 18mile bike ride along the shore and then got the awesome chance to kayak in the Bodensee.
Head home tomorrow.
Zurich Switzerland airport
July 11, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Sitting in Zurich airport, looking across the runway at snow topped alps. Add good coffee and a croissant and almost makes up for getting up at 5 am.
O'Hare airport
July 12, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Crap. On last flight and 2obnoxious kids in seat next to me.
George Bush airport
July 12, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 97 °F
Back in Houston
IAH George Bush airport
August 15, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Ready to start another adventure. Heading to Calgary to join a Zephyr tour of Banff.
Calgary airport
August 15, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Made it to Canada. Now for the adventure
This is a first with zephyr. 22 in group 55 passenger bus.
Starting to see the Rockies
Lake louise
August 16, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Wonderful but challenging hike in Lake Louise area. Hiked to 6plains glacier tea house. Lots of great views.
Exploring Town
August 17, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Had to try a Beaver tail. Reminded me of a flattened sopapilla. I tried the classic with cinnamon and sugar.
Dinner was at the distillery. But I had a local brew instead. I was told their chiliRead more
Sunshine meadow banff
August 17, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Wonderful. Hike of 4miles after a 3 mile gondola ride and 15minute chairlift ride.
Now for lunch at the pub next to the top of gondola.
Bow River Falls
August 17, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
After a nice leisurely lunch we went sightseeing at Vermilion Lakes and Bow River Falls. Then a quick check out of the local farmers market and arts and crafts. I had to buy earrings from the cleverRead more
Lupo Italian restaurant
August 17, 2022 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Wow. Double fermented pizza crust in a wood fired oven. Plus a glass of montipuchian
Canmore
August 18, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
E-bike adventure. Rode from Banff to Canmore . Stopped at farmers market and will do Canmore Brewery tour later
Canmore Brewery
August 18, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Lunch was light and beers good.
Now for the ride back to Banff. Uphill some.
Round trip 44km. About 23 miles.
Stopped at Cascade ponds at the base of Cascade Mountain. The pond was cold butRead more
Banff canoe club
August 19, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Today we got into 14passenger canoes and paddled up the Bow River. Saw osprey nest and family, lions, merganzer ducks and a black bear. Great way to spend our last morning
At noon we head to CalgaryRead more
Railyard brewing, Calgary canada
August 19, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Room not ready but found a place to hang out.
Saddle dome , calgary
August 20, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Doing bike ride around calgary. Paused at an overlook of calgary stampede. Plus several neat murals.
About 3hours of riding around town. Then I walked around downtown. Found dinner and made my wayRead more
Telus spark, calgary
August 21, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Checking out their new science museum. Neat interactive displays and playgrounds plus the science of super dogs.
Elite brewing and ciders
August 21, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Found a community based micro brewery. Elite brewery and cidery
Trying Mexican ice lager, Krystalweizen, Pony Donut Stout and strawberry kiwi cider. Plus dinner.
Stout was not my favorite. But othersRead more
Comfort suites
August 21, 2022 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
Gentle rain and a small rainbow
Devonian gardens , calgary
August 22, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
In downtown for last day of exploration.
Found this indoor garden on the Fourth floor of a mall. Pretty nice and even a koi pond. The toy store was neat. Apparently specialized in wooden puzzles.
Calgary tower, Calgary
August 22, 2022 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Decided to conclude the trip with dinner in the 360 restaurant in the Calgary tower.
Had a crispy fried cauliflower steak and wonderful views